Imperial Army

The Imperial Army or Imperial Legion used to be the strongest fighting force in Tamriel. However, by the time that Skyrim takes place, the Imperial Army had been reduced to a mere shadow of its former self. With the disappearance of the Blades and the emergance of the Thalmor as a military prescence, many view the Legion as corrupt and decaying, much like the condition of the Empire. The Legion's main base in Skyrim is the city of Solitude.

The Imperial Army is a joinable faction in which the player will fight for Skyrim to remain part of the Empire and liberate Skyrim from the Stormcloak rebels under the command of ulfric arl of windhelm.

The Stormcloaks are at odds with the Imperial Army, as proclaimed liberators of the Nordic people. Because of this, the Legion is also at odds with the Grey-Manes, separatists of the Empire of Tamriel. However the Imperial Army is supported by the Battle-Born.